Lula Speech: "I’ll Print Photos to Denounce False News about Taxation"
São Paulo, Brazil – In a scathing attack on the media, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) yesterday in a speech, committed to denounce the rampant spread of false news about the tax plan announced by the federal government. Lula, who is still a strong contender in the upcoming presidential election, will use the social media platform to clear up the misunderstandings surrounding the tax reform.
The former president’s words were sharp and critical towards the media outlets that have been accused of spreading misinformation about the benefits and implications of the new tax system. "I will use my social media accounts to provide accurate information and contradictory evidence to the lies being spread," he said. "The Brazilian people deserve the truth, and it’s up to me to be their voice."
Lula’s decision to use social media to combat false news comes amid a growing concern about the phenomenon of disinformation and its impact on the democratic process. The former president, known for his mastery of communication and social media, plans to employ the platform to present a more detailed analysis of the tax plan, which he said has been inaccurately reported by many media outlets.
The goal, according to Lula, is to restore clarity and transparency to the debate, which has been marred by misinformation and sensationalism. "I will not stand idly by while the Brazilian people are misinformed and manipulated by these misleading reports," he emphasized. "I will use the channels at my disposal to provide a counterbalance to the biased coverage and ensure that the truth prevails."
The former president also expressed his discontent with the lack of professionalism in some media outlets, which he believes is a result of the commercialization of journalism. "The commercialization of the media has led to a lack of transparency and accountability in the way news is reported," he lamented. "I will do my part to restore the integrity of the media and the credibility of the news."
The move is seen by many as a bold step by Lula to regain control of the narrative and to counterbalance the negative coverage he has been receiving in some media outlets. With the presidential election just months away, Lula’s campaign team believes that this new strategy will help to restore his popularity and credibility, as well as to reassure the Brazilian people about the inaccuracies surrounding the tax plan.
As Lula concluded his speech, he called on the Brazilian people to join him in this fight against misinformation and to demand clear and transparent information from the media. "Join me in this battle against misinformation, and together we can build a more honest and transparent democracy," he urged.
In the coming days, Lula plans to use his social media channels to provide more detailed analysis of the tax plan and to present clear evidence contradicting the false news being spread by some media outlets. This move is expected to have a profound impact on the outcome of the presidential election, which is expected to take place in October.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a donation of R$ 1,013 to the Corinthians’ fundraising campaign, which aims to help the club pay off its debt from the construction of its stadium, Arena Corinthians. The donation was made via Pix, a digital payment method that has become the most widely used form of payment in the country.
The president’s gesture was not only a show of support for his beloved Corinthians, but also an opportunity to dispel recent rumors that the Brazilian government would start taxing transactions made via Pix. In a video message, President Lula stated that the government has no plans to tax Pix transactions, and that the rumors circulating on social media are false.
The construction of Arena Corinthians was financed through a contract with the Caixa Econômica Federal, and the fundraising campaign aims to raise R$ 700 million to pay off the debt. As of Saturday afternoon, the campaign had already raised almost R$ 35 million.
Pix, which was launched in 2020, has become the primary form of payment in Brazil, with 76.4% of the population using it. According to a survey by the Brazilian Central Bank, almost half (46%) of respondents use Pix frequently.
Arena Corinthians was inaugurated in 2014 and has a seating capacity of 49,000 and an area of 197,000 square meters. The stadium is located in the Itaquera neighborhood of São Paulo, in the eastern part of the city.
The Brazilian government has also taken steps to combat misinformation, with the Secretariat of Social Communication of the Presidency of the Republic (Secom) developing strategic actions to combat fake news. The “Brazil Against Fake News” initiative allows users to track fake news related to government decisions.
In conclusion, President Lula’s donation to the Corinthians’ fundraising campaign was not only a show of support for the club, but also an opportunity to dispel rumors and misinformation about Pix transactions. The campaign aims to raise R$ 700 million to pay off the debt, and Pix has become the primary form of payment in Brazil.
